Drinking the Blue Kool-Aid (A Detroit Lions Podcast)

The Blue Kool-Aid krew reunites to discuss how the Lions schedule will shake out for the 2026 season. They discuss how the Germany game affects the team's early bye and their late-season divisional road game stretch. Then, the krew goes through pick by pick of the 2026 draft class and give out their grades! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @drinkingthebluekoolaid Twitter/X: @drinkinglions...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew is back and fired up to give their reactions to the Lions picking Clemson RT Blake Miller in the first round! They also give out a few notable names to look out for on Day 2. Follow us on social media: Instagram:  @drinkingthebluekoolaid Twitter/X:  @drinkinglions YouTube:  drinkingthebluekoolaid Email us your thoughts or record a question/reaction that could be used in the...

The NFL Draft is right around the corner and the Blue Kool-Aid krew is here to give out their mock drafts for the first 4 rounds! They kick things off in the 1st round (4:10) with a focus on the trenches before moving onto rounds 2 (24:00) and 4 (45:00). Follow us on social media: Instagram:  @drinkingthebluekoolaid Twitter/X:  @drinkinglions YouTube:  drinkingthebluekoolaid Email us your thoughts...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew is back and they are here to spill all of their thoughts about the Lions free agency moves. They kick things off with the team's biggest acquisition, former Panthers center Cade Mays and how he's a fit for their run-focused scheme (1:20). Then, the krew discusses David Montgomery's replacement, Isiah Pacheco, and how his attitude is exactly what the Lions are loo...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew returns in a jam-packed episaode where the offseason is kicking off in high gear! The krew reacts to the Lions trading away David Montgomery to the Texans and Graham Glasgow getting released. Then, they touch on the free agents that they want the Lions to target and who they were impressed with at last week's NFL Scouting Combine. Follow us on social media: Instagram:  @...

It's better late than never! The Blue Kool-Aid krew reunites to grade the 2025 Detroit Lions season. We grade every position group, the coaching staff, and front office as we officially put a bow on the 2025 season. All time codes are approximate. 1:20 Quarterbacks 5:10 Running backs 15:00 Offensive Line 28:00 Tight Ends 30:50 Wide Receivers 37:40 Interior Defensive Line 43:00 Defensive Edge R...

The Blue Kool-Aid duo of UJ and Ruddog are back to break down the Lions new offensive coaches, including OC Drew Petzing and senior offensive assistant Mike Kafka. They discuss how the pair could boost Detroit's offense in 2026 and bring the Lions to playoff glory. Follow us on social media: Instagram:  @drinkingthebluekoolaid Twitter/X:  @drinkinglions YouTube:  drinkingthebluekoolaid Email u...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew reunite for one last time this season to discuss the Lions' season-capping victory against the Chicago Bears and the fallout from the 2025 season. They go through which pending free agents they want back in 2026, who they could target in the draft, and who from the coaching staff should be brought back next season. Follow us on social media: Instagram:  @drinkingthebluek...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew and Cousin Sean reunite to discuss the Lions' controversial 29-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. They discuss everything from the running game on both sides of the ball, Jared Goff's great performance, and how Detroit can still make the playoffs this season. Follow us on social media: Instagram:  @drinkingthebluekoolaid Twitter/X:  @drinkinglions YouTube:  drinking...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew is back and are fired up for the Lions regular-season home finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers. To preview the game, the welcome Steelers fan Jimmy into the Lions Den (2:00). Then, after letting Jimmy escape with his life, the krew dives into the matchup a bit more before giving out their Roars of the Week (32:10) and world-famous predictions (38:00)! Follow us on social...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew is back and are ready to break down the Lions' 41-34 loss to the LA Rams. They discuss everything from Detroit's high-octane passing attack to the lack of defensive play and how Detroit can bounce back to win out and sneak into the playoffs. Follow us on social media: Instagram:  @drinkingthebluekoolaid Twitter/X:  @drinkinglions YouTube:  drinkingthebluekoolaid Emai...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew reunites to discuss the big Week 15 matchup against old friend Matthew Stafford and the LA Rams. They discuss how they can defeat the scorching-hot Rams before allowing Producer Kid J into the Lions Den to talk about the game. Plus, our Roars of the Week and world-famous predictions! Follow us on social media: Instagram:  @drinkingthebluekoolaid Twitter/X:  @drinkinglions Yo...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew of Big Z and Ruddog reunite to discuss the Lions' big 44-30 win against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14! They discuss Detroit's all-around dominant offensive performance, their stifling defensive line, and more! Follow us on social media: Instagram:  @drinkingthebluekoolaid Twitter/X:  @drinkinglions YouTube:  drinkingthebluekoolaid Email us your thoughts or record a q...

The Bluie Kool-Aid krew is back and ready to preview the Lions' big Thursday Night Football game against the Dallas Cowboys! They kick off the show by previewing the matchup against the Cowboys before diving into their Roars of the Week (17:50) and world-famous predictions (28:30). Follow us on social media: Instagram:  @drinkingthebluekoolaid Twitter/X:  @drinkinglions YouTube:  drinkingthebl...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew is back and here to discuss alllll of the latest happenings with the Lions from heartbreaking Thanksgiving losses, a surprise un (and then re)retirement of Frank Ragnow, and the mounting injury concerns that face Detroit coming down the final stretch of the season. Follow us on social media: Instagram:  @drinkingthebluekoolaid Twitter/X:  @drinkinglions YouTube:  drinkingthe...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew is back and pumped to discuss the Lions' thrilling Week 12 win as well as the annual Thanksgiving game. They kick off the show by recapping that exciting 34-27 win vs the Giants. Then, they switch their focus to the big NFC North clash on Thanksgiving against the Packers by giving out their Roars of the Week (40:00) and world-famous predictions (44:30). Follow us on soci...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew is back and pumped to talk about the Lions Week 12 matchup against the New York Giants. They discuss how this Giants team matches up with Detroit before getting to our Roars of the Week (22:50) and our world-famous predictions (30:35) Follow us on social media: Instagram:  @drinkingthebluekoolaid Twitter/X:  @drinkinglions YouTube:  drinkingthebluekoolaid Email us your thoug...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew breaks down the Detroit Lions' disappointing 16-9 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday Night Football. They get into the questionable offensive execution, even more questionable officiating, and the dominant defensive performance. Follow us on social media: Instagram:  @drinkingthebluekoolaid Twitter/X:  @drinkinglions YouTube:  drinkingthebluekoolaid Email us your...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew is back and they are pumped to preview the big Sunday Night Football matchup against the Eagles! The krew previews the Eagles team before jumping into their Roars of the Week (18:40) and world-famous predictions (22:00). Follow us on social media: Instagram:  @drinkingthebluekoolaid Twitter/X:  @drinkinglions YouTube:  drinkingthebluekoolaid Email us your thoughts or record...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew is back and are fired up over the Lions 42-22 win over the Washington Commanders! They go over all the factors that led to a DC beatdown. Follow us on social media: Instagram:  @drinkingthebluekoolaid Twitter/X:  @drinkinglions YouTube:  drinkingthebluekoolaid Email us your thoughts or record a question/reaction that could be used in the show to drinkingthebluekoolaid@gmail....

The Blue Kool-Aid krew is back and are ready to talk revenge as the Lions gear up to face Washington in Week 9. They discuss the Lions' lack of activity at the trade deadline (0:30) before diving into the Washington team preview (14:30). They end the episode by giving out their Roars of the Week (21:45) and world-famous predictions (28:10). Follow us on social media: Instagram:  @drinkingthebl...

The Blue Kool-Aid krew is back and here to break down what went wrong (and right) in the Lions' 27-24 loss to the Vikings. Is the offensive line to blame for their struggles or is the play-calling? We discuss that and shed some light on the positives of Detroit's Week 9 loss. Follow us on social media: Instagram:  @drinkingthebluekoolaid Twitter/X:  @drinkinglions YouTube:  drinkingtheblue...

The Detroit Lions are off their bye and so is your Blue Kool-Aid krew! The guys dive into the record-setting Aiden Hutchinson extension that will keep him in Detroit through 2029 (1:15) before giving their thoughts about who the Lions could target before the trade deadline (8:30). Then, we get into our Roars of the Week (30:40) and our world-famous predictions (36:40)! Follow us on social media: I...

The Lions dominated the Tampa Bay Bucs on Monday Night Football 24-9 behind a monster defensive performance and the Blue Kool-Aid krew is fired up about it! They go into how the backup secondary pieces stepped up against a hot Tampa Bay passing attack and why they can carry that momentum after the team's bye. The krew also gets into Jahmyr Gibbs' blistering performance and how valuable he...

The Blue Kool-Aid duo of UJ and Ruddog reunite to discuss the Lions' Week 7 Monday Night Football matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. We get into how the Lions can get even after their loss last season, our Roars of the Week, and our world-famous predictions! Follow us on social media: Instagram:  @drinkingthebluekoolaid Twitter/X:  @drinkinglions YouTube:  drinkingthebluekoolaid Email u...